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==Planned work==
 
==Planned work==
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* Refreshed: [[3D Printing]], [[Safety]], [[Wheels]], [[Tournament Brackets]], [[Melty Brain]], [[Insect Class Motors]], [[Radio List]], [[Suppliers]], [[Robots]], and smaller updates to many others.
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* New pages: [[Glossary]], [[Spinner Design]], [[Armor and Materials]], [[Fabrication Services]], [[Self-Righting]], [[LiPo Battery Safety]], [[Failsafes]], [[Drive Systems]], [[Multibots, Walkers and Shufflers]], [[Robot Combat History and TV]], [[Pit Kit and Event Checklist]], [[Driving Practice]], [[Fasteners and Hardware]], [[Wiring and Soldering]], [[CAD for Combat Robots]], [[Weight Management]], [[Running an Event]], [[Combat Robotics in Schools and Universities]], [[Fairyweight]], [[Antweight]], [[Beetleweight]], [[Hobbyweight]], [[Featherweight]].
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* Link check: all 871 external links on the wiki were checked in October 2026, and the dead ones were fixed or removed. (Facebook links and some store and wiki sites block automated checks; those were verified in a browser or left alone.)
  
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'''Existing pages to refresh'''
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'''Open questions for editors'''
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* [[3D Printing]] – check every "robots you can print" link, add newer designs, update printer and filament advice
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* [[Tournament Brackets]]: the "Ante Up" format needs a description.
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* [[Safety]] – build out the safety hub, following the outline already on the page
 
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* [[Wheels]] – build out the page, following the outline already on the page
 
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* [[Tournament Brackets]], [[Melty Brain]], [[Suppliers]], [[Insect Class Motors]] – expand thin pages
 
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* Dead-link and outdated-fact sweep across the remaining pages
 
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'''New topical pages'''
 
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* Drive Systems – drivetrain layouts, gearing, belts and chains, hub motors, invertibility
 
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* Armor and Materials – UHMW, polycarbonate, aluminum, titanium, hardened steel, TPU, ablative armor
 
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* Self-Righting – srimechs, invertible designs, weapon-based self-righting
 
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* LiPo Battery Safety – charging, storage, damaged packs, fires
 
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* Failsafes – what they are, how to set them up and test them
 
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* Spinner Design – kinetic energy, moment of inertia, tip speed, bite, gyroscopic effects
 
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* Glossary – robot combat terms
 
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* Pit Kit and Event Checklist – what to bring and how to prepare for an event
 
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* Driving Practice – how to practice and common strategies
 
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* Fasteners and Hardware – screws, heat-set inserts, threadlocker, shafts and bearings
 
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* Wiring and Soldering – wire gauge, layout, strain relief (links to [[Connectors]], [[Switches]])
 
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* CAD for Combat Robots – free and paid design software, workflow tips
 
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* Fabrication Services – online laser, waterjet and CNC services, and what to send them
 
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* Weight Management – budgeting weight and making weight
 
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* Multibots, Walkers and Shufflers – special designs and their weight rules
 
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* Robot Combat History and TV – BattleBots, Robot Wars and other shows and leagues
 
  
 
==Log==
 
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Safety]] || Updated || Built out the empty safety hub following the outline already on the page: key safety habits, a table linking each topic to detailed pages, event safety, and links to SPARC, NHRL, FRA and other guides. Kept the existing image and video. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=980 diff]
 
| 2026-10-16 || [[Safety]] || Updated || Built out the empty safety hub following the outline already on the page: key safety habits, a table linking each topic to detailed pages, event safety, and links to SPARC, NHRL, FRA and other guides. Kept the existing image and video. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=980 diff]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[LiPo Battery Safety]] || Created || New page on LiPo voltages, charging, storage, damaged and puffy packs, disposal, what to do in a fire (per SPARC and fire-safety guidance) and 2026 FAA air-travel rules. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=978 created]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Failsafes]] || Created || New page on radio failsafes: SPARC v1.7, NHRL and FRA requirements, hold vs. no-pulses vs. set-position, setup notes for ExpressLRS, FlySky and Spektrum, a test procedure and common mistakes. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=979 created]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Batteries]] || Updated || Linked the new LiPo Battery Safety page, softened the 'never use water' fire advice to match current guidance, and updated the air-travel note to the 2026 FAA rules. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=981 diff]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Radios]] || Updated || Added a link to the new Failsafes page. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=982 diff]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Wheels]] || Updated || Built out the empty page following its existing outline: why wheels matter, foam and molded wheels (current products), casting your own tires, hubs and mounting, size and clearance, arena floors, protecting wheels and common failures. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=989 diff]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Drive Systems]] || Created || New page on tank steering, 2WD/4WD/6WD layouts, belts, gears and friction drive, typical motors for each weight class (2026), gearing and speed math with worked examples, and protecting the drive. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=988 created]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Melty Brain]] || Updated || Kept the existing content and added how meltybrains work, Open Melt 2 hardware, tuning and heading-drift challenges, verified notable meltybrains (Tesla's Tornado, Melty B, Nuts 2, Project LiftOff) and NHRL/BattleBots rules. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=992 diff]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Multibots, Walkers and Shufflers]] || Created || New page explaining multibot rules (SPARC 51%-of-mass knock-out, NHRL weight bonus and segment rules), SPARC and NHRL walker/shuffler definitions and bonuses, what counts as walking, and verified notable examples. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=994 created]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Main Page]] || Updated || Added a Design and Building section (Drive Systems, Armor and Materials, Spinner Design, Self-Righting, Multibots, Melty Brain, Fabrication Services) and links to Safety and Robot Combat History and TV. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=997 diff]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Robot Combat History and TV]] || Created || New page with a sourced timeline of robot combat (Robot Wars, BattleBots, NHRL and more), summaries of the major TV shows including the 2026 BattleBots Pro League, and today's leagues and events. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=996 created]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Driving Practice]] || Created || New page with practice drills, helpful radio settings (trims, rates, expo, invert), general strategy against common robot types, arena awareness and driving for the judges. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1000 created]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Pit Kit and Event Checklist]] || Created || New page with a pre-event safety checklist, what to bring (essentials, spares, tools), how registration and safety inspection work, a typical event day, pit etiquette and NHRL notes. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1001 created]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Fasteners and Hardware]] || Created || New page on screw sizes, head styles and materials, threads in metal, UHMW and printed parts, nyloc nuts and threadlocker (including plastic-safe options), weapon shafts, bearings and collars, and where to buy. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1004 created]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Wiring and Soldering]] || Created || New page with a typical insect-class wiring layout, wire gauge guidance, layout and protection, soldering tips, and SPARC/NHRL rules for switches, power lights and fuses. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1005 created]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[CAD for Combat Robots]] || Created || New page comparing Onshape, Fusion, FreeCAD, SOLIDWORKS for Makers, Shapr3D and Tinkercad (license terms checked October 2026), a typical design workflow, and CAD tips for combat robots. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1006 created]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[GettingStarted]] || Updated || Added links to the new Drive Systems, Wheels, Armor and Materials, Fasteners, Wiring, CAD, Driving Practice and Pit Kit pages in the relevant sections; checked its guide links (all live). || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=1010 diff]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Main Page]] || Updated || Added Pit Kit and Event Checklist and Driving Practice under Getting Started, and Fasteners, Wiring and CAD pages under Design and Building. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=1011 diff]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Tournament Brackets]] || Updated || Kept the original lists and added how to choose a format (with SPARC standards), descriptions of each bracket tool (adding TrueFinals and start.gg) and each bracket type. 'Ante Up' left for someone who knows the format to describe. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=1014 diff]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Insect Class Motors]] || Updated || Built out the motor table as the page's note asked: fixed the broken N20 row and added current brushed and brushless gearmotors from FingerTech, Pololu, Repeat Robotics and Just Cuz with links and vendor specs; added a short section on protecting motors. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=1016 diff]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Weight Management]] || Created || New page on SPARC and NHRL weight rules and re-weighs, planning a weight budget, ways to save weight, and making weight at events; linked from the Main Page. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1018 created]
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| 2026-10-16 || [[Robots]] || Updated || Fixed broken link syntax (double-bracketed external links), turned RobotCombatEvents.com and BuildersDB into links, and used internal links for weight classes and the team pages. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=1022 diff]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Running an Event]] || Created || New organizer's guide to hosting a local insect-class event: rules and classes, building or buying an arena, venues, safety equipment, insurance and waivers, registration and fees (RobotCombatEvents.com, RCE Manager), event-day roles and safety inspection. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1024 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Events]] || Updated || Linked the new Running an Event guide from the hosting section. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=1025 diff]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Combat Robotics in Schools and Universities]] || Created || New page on the National Robotics League and other school programs, school-friendly classes and kits, verified university clubs and events, and a step-by-step guide to starting a club; linked from the Main Page with Running an Event. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1028 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Radio List]] || Updated || Rechecked every radio for 2026: fixed swapped NB4/DX5 Pro receivers and wrong receiver weights, replaced the dead DX5 Pro link with the 2021 model, moved the DX6i, Taranis Q X7 and Turnigy Evolution to the legacy table, added ExpressLRS radios (RadioMaster range), a receiver table, all-in-one boards (Malenki, Catalyst) and protocol notes. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=1031 diff]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Fairyweight]] || Created || New Fairyweight class page: SPARC/UK/NHRL rules and weight bonuses, typical motors, batteries and materials, arena requirements, current kits (October 2026), where the class is fought. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1033 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Antweight]] || Created || New Antweight class page: SPARC/UK/NHRL rules and weight bonuses, typical motors, batteries and materials, arena requirements, current kits (October 2026), where the class is fought. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1034 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Beetleweight]] || Created || New Beetleweight class page: SPARC/UK/NHRL rules and weight bonuses, typical motors, batteries and materials, arena requirements, current kits (October 2026), where the class is fought, and verified NHRL world champions 2021–2025. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1035 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Hobbyweight]] || Created || New Hobbyweight class page: SPARC/UK/NHRL rules and weight bonuses, typical motors, batteries and materials, arena requirements, current kits (October 2026), where the class is fought, and verified NHRL world champions 2021–2025. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1036 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Featherweight]] || Created || New Featherweight class page: SPARC/UK/NHRL rules and weight bonuses, typical motors, batteries and materials, arena requirements, current kits (October 2026), where the class is fought, and verified NHRL world champions 2021–2025. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1038 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[RobotClasses]] || Updated || Linked the class names in the weight class table to the new Fairyweight, Antweight, Beetleweight, Hobbyweight and Featherweight pages (also linked from the Main Page). || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=1039 diff]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[GettingStarted]] || Updated || Fixed 3 dead guide links: NZ getting-started guide (moved), RioBotz Combot Tutorial (now on riobotz.com), Witch Doctor Junior video series (now the team's YouTube playlist). || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=1047 diff]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Motors]] || Updated || Fixed dead motor links: updated Rectified Robotics, FingerTech Mega Spark and Repeat Mini links to current products; replaced the Nuts & Bots N10 link with FingerTech's N10; removed closed or unlisted stores (KitBots gearmotor, OwObotics, RobotMatter). || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=1048 diff]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Kits]] || Updated || Updated the FingerTech Viper (now v3) and Repeat Peter Bar Kit links; removed kits that are discontinued or whose makers have closed (Betz Botz NE2.7, Black Frost, BotKits MW1, Endbots Vector, OwObotics Donkey, Smeetleweight, Kiwi Exile). || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=1049 diff]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[NameThatPart]] || Updated || Fixed broken G10 link syntax and pointed the dead G10/FR4 material page to an archived copy. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=1050 diff]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Plastic Antweights]] || Updated || Replaced the dead Prusa PLA tech sheet link with Prusament's current PLA material page. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=1051 diff]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Connectors]] || Updated || Removed a link to a Team Malice connector guide that no longer exists anywhere (not archived). || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=1052 diff]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Suppliers]] || Updated || Removed closed stores (Micro Malice Store, OwObotics – now a Sheffield event site); added Pololu and Team Whyachi; linked the new Fabrication Services and Fasteners pages. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=1053 diff]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Local Groups]] || Updated || Updated Oregon State Combat Robotics to its current club page, pointed Robot Riot to an archived copy (its site is offline), and removed Bot Blast, which retired after 2018. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=1054 diff]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Switches]] || Updated || Updated the Team Whyachi switch link to their current shop. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=1055 diff]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Speed Reduction]] || Updated || Updated the Robotic Legends speed tutorial link (site moved from .org to .com). || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?diff=1056 diff]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[RobotCommunity]] || updated || Checked all 70 links. Fixed four YouTube entries that pointed to the wrong channel (removing two with no findable channel), updated renamed channels, marked channels with no uploads in 2+ years, removed a dead Kilobots Facebook page, and added a Discord server plus new Podcasts and Wikis sections. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1068 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[RobotCommunity]] || updated || Checked the remaining Facebook groups while logged in: all are live except the Combat Robotics NZ group, which Facebook says is no longer available, so it now links to the Combat Robotics NZ website. Also renamed the Brushless group and clarified that the Midwest Discord is members-only. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1070 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[RobotCommunity]] || updated || Removed the 'no new uploads' notes on inactive channels and other activity notes, leaving just the corrected names and links. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1072 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[ExpressLRS and EdgeTX Setup]] || created || New step-by-step guide to setting up an ExpressLRS radio running EdgeTX for a combat robot: firmware version matching (ELRS 4.x vs 3.x), binding, one model per robot, drive mixing, rates and expo, the weapon channel, packet rate, setting and testing the PWM receiver failsafe, Model Match, and common problems. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1074 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[ESC Firmware]] || created || New page explaining brushless ESC firmware for robots: BLHeli, BLHeli_S, Bluejay (DShot only, so not for normal receivers), the discontinued BLHeli_32, and AM32; which chips run which; configurator tools and programmers; the settings that matter for robots; flashing safely; and a table of robot ESCs with the firmware they ship with. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1076 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[What Your First Robot Costs]] || created || New page with realistic first-robot budgets (as of October 2026) for 150 g, 1 lb plastic ant, 1 lb ant and 3 lb beetle: kit vs. custom, one-time gear vs. per-robot vs. ongoing costs, cost tables citing current store listings and real event entry fees, ways to save money, and what not to cheap out on. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1078 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Troubleshooting]] || created || New symptom-first guide for when a robot won't work (power, binding, no response, mixing, one motor, brushless cogging, weapon won't arm, ESC beeps, brownouts, creeping, failsafe, overheating, batteries, signal loss, slow/slipping). Each symptom lists likely causes, most common first, and quick checks. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1080 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Radios]] || updated || Filled in the empty 'Not Binding / Connecting' and 'Only one motor responds' entries under Common problems, and added links to Troubleshooting and ExpressLRS and EdgeTX Setup. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1081 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[ESCs]] || updated || Corrected the firmware section (BLHeli_S is the same project's second generation, not a fork; BLHeli32 settings can still be changed, only firmware updates stopped), mentioned Bluejay, and linked ESC Firmware and Troubleshooting. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1085 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Main Page]] || updated || Added What Your First Robot Costs and Troubleshooting under Getting Started, ESC Firmware under ESCs, and ExpressLRS and EdgeTX Setup under Radios. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1091 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Failsafes]] || updated || Link-only edit: added links to ExpressLRS and EdgeTX Setup, ESC Firmware and Troubleshooting. Same kind of one-line link added to Radios/Mixing (1083), Radio List (1084), GettingStarted (1086), Kits (1087), Beetleweight (1088), Wiring and Soldering (1089) and Pit Kit and Event Checklist (1090). || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1082 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Vertical Spinners]] || created || New weapon page on vertical spinners: bar, disc, eggbeater and twin variants, strengths and weaknesses, a matchup table, gyroscopic turning and gyro self-righting, invertibility, forks, powering at insect weights, SPARC safety rules, BattleBots examples and open-source designs. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1097 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Horizontal Spinners]] || created || New weapon page on horizontal spinners: bar and disc weapons, undercutters vs. overhead, matchups, recoil and wall bounce, weapon height, gyro lifting, mounting, power, SPARC safety, examples and open-source designs. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1098 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Drum Spinners]] || created || New weapon page on drums, eggbeaters and beater bars: matchups, ground clearance, bite vs. tooth count, belt vs. direct drive, gyro self-righting, mounting, power, SPARC safety, examples and open-source designs. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1099 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Flippers and Lifters]] || created || New weapon page on lifters, four-bar and cam lifters, electric insect flippers, spring flippers, and pneumatic launchers (overview only): servo torque and protection, matchups, how they win under SPARC rules and judging, safety, famous robots, and printable designs and kits. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1103 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Hammers and Axes]] || created || New weapon page on overhead hammers and axes, spring- and flywheel-powered hammers, hammer saws and horizontal hammers: strengths, matchups, gearing and stall advice, SPARC stored-energy and weapon-lock rules, famous examples, and printable 150 g designs. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1104 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Wedges and Control Robots]] || created || New page on fixed and hinged wedges, wedgelets and forks, pushers, grabbers and crushers, and lifters used for control: why wedges win often, the wedgelet arms race, SPARC pin and pit rules, how judges score control, famous examples and printable designs. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1105 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Weapons]] || updated || Linked the six new weapon-type pages from their sections, replaced the empty vertical-spinner stub bullets with a link, and updated the wedgelet-rules sentence to say SPARC v1.7 has no wedgelet size limit (events may set their own). || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1106 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Main Page]] || updated || Added the six weapon-type pages under Weapons. Link-only edits also made to Spinner Design (1107), Self-Righting (1108), Servos (1109) and Driving Practice (1110). || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1111 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Kits]] || updated || Added a Discontinued Kits section (reference only) listing nine kits no longer sold, each with a link to an archived copy of its old product page. Moved the Kitbots Saifu and Weta there, since Kitbots' product pages are now empty, and restored seven kits removed in the dead-link cleanup. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1117 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Weapon Shafts, Bearings and Mounting]] || created || New page on supporting, holding and driving spinning weapons: live vs. dead shafts, shaft materials (and bolts as shafts), a simple bending check, bearing types and common sizes, fitting and clamping bearings, weapon retention, belt drives and tension, weapon motor mounting, and a table of common failures. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1119 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Repairs Between Matches]] || created || New page on the time you get between matches (SPARC, NHRL and other events), a post-match routine, triage, checking batteries for damage, quick fixes and what's not allowed, re-testing the failsafe after swaps, when to withdraw, getting help, and packing pre-built spare modules. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1120 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Major Competitions]] || created || New guide to the big competitions a builder can aim for (as of 2026): NHRL Opens, XP and Pro Tour, BattleBots applications, Robot Combat League championship and rankings, RoboGames, UK shows and championships, RoboCore, Robot Rampage and university events, plus preparing for a big event and flying with LiPos. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1123 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Strategy and Tactics]] || created || New page on match strategy: scouting opponents and arenas, the opening seconds, using walls, corners and pits, how SPARC matches are won (knockouts, pits, pins, tap-outs, both judging systems), managing damage, battery and heat, tactics against each weapon type, multibots, and sportsmanship. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1124 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Hand Tools and Basic Machining]] || created || New page on making parts without a CNC: marking out, drilling (with a speed table), tapping (tap-drill table for common metric and US screws), cutting plate by hand, filing, bending, countersinking, working UHMW and polycarbonate, rotary tools, lathes and mills, when to outsource, and safety. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1125 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[SPARC Judging Guidelines]] || updated || Corrected the tier E damage description to match the v1.3 document (significant impairment of both drive and weapon systems). || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1126 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Combat Robotics in Schools and Universities]] || updated || Corrected Robobrawl's timing to the end of March, per its official site, and linked it. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1127 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Suppliers]] || updated || Reorganized the supplier list into region tables with a 'known for' column, checked every shop is still trading (Oct 2026), fixed moved links, added current combat, RC and hardware shops, and added a closed-shops note pointing to Kits#Discontinued Kits. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1133 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Hardening Motors]] || updated || Expanded the one-paragraph page into a practical guide: how motors fail, hardening brushed gearmotors and brushless outrunners, supporting the motor or using a dead shaft, shock mounting, wires, heat, and buying pre-hardened motors. The original intro and Robert Cowan videos are kept. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1134 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Lightweight]] || created || New weight-class page for 60 lb (US) / 30 kg (UK): SPARC and FRA limits with walker and shuffler bonuses, big-robot build methods and parts prices, stricter safety rules, crew, shop and transport needs, where the class still runs, and BattleBots-era champions. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1137 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Middleweight]] || created || New weight-class page for 120 lb / 55 kg: rules, builds and costs, safety rules, getting started, the few current venues, and BattleBots-era champions. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1138 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Heavyweight]] || created || New weight-class page for 250 lb (US) / 110 kg (UK): SPARC's two heavyweight classes, FRA limits, the current BattleBots 2027 design rules, safety, applying to BattleBots, where heavyweights fight in 2026, and champions. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1139 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Melty Brain]] || updated || Replaced the 'Tesla's Tornado' example, which the cited article doesn't support, with Blade Runner, which it names as the first robot to attempt meltybrain. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1150 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[RobotClasses]] || updated || Linked the new Lightweight, Middleweight and Heavyweight pages from the class table and updated the BattleBots non-wheeled weight-bonus sentence to match the 2027 design rules. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1153 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Drive Systems]] || updated || Fixed a citation: the Repeat belt listing didn't support the 'belts slip under shock' point, so it now cites Ask Aaron and links the belts as a product. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1140 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Main Page]] || updated || Added this round's new pages: the three heavier weight classes, Repairs Between Matches, Strategy and Tactics, Major Competitions, Weapon Shafts, Bearings and Mounting, Hand Tools and Basic Machining, and Hardening Motors. Link-only edits also made to 16 related pages (revs 1141-1159). || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1149 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Local Groups]] || updated || Checked and repaired every club link (moved sites, expired Discord invites, wrong Facebook links, a hijacked domain, swapped columns), moved Angry Rooster to Defunct (its arena passed to Rocket City Combat Robots), removed one club with no presence left, and added about 26 active groups across the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Finland. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1167 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Major Competitions]] || updated || Link sweep: updated the Robots Live! link to its new site (robotsliveshow.com). A full sweep of all 1,155 external links found no other dead links: the remaining failures are sites that block automated checks, all confirmed working. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1169 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Robot Combat League National Championship]] || created || New page covering all four RCL National Championships (2023 Seattle, 2024 San Jose, 2025 Santa Ana, 2026 Salt Lake City): how qualifying works, a champions-by-class table, each year's top three in every class linked to their RobotCombatEvents.com profiles, and repeat podium finishers. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1173 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Robot Combat League]] || updated || Competition history: replaced the 'anticipated' 2025 entry with the actual Santa Ana championship, added 2026, and linked the new results page. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1174 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Major Competitions]] || updated || Linked the new Robot Combat League National Championship page. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1175 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Main Page]] || updated || Added National Championship results under Robot Combat League. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1176 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Robot Combat League]] || updated || Reorganized: the year-by-year history moved to the National Championship page and was replaced by a short section with a table linking each year's results; updated the 'as of' date, explained which season qualifies for which championship, and added a university-rankings link and See also. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1181 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Robot Combat League National Championship]] || updated || Merged in facts from the RCL page's old history (98 and 126 qualifying events, RoboGames), added results links to the championships table, the 2023 photo, and a link to how points are calculated. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1182 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Major Competitions]] || updated || RCL section: 2026 championship now in past tense with a link to the results page; RoboGames 2024 venue corrected to the San Jose Event Center, per the RCE event page. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1183 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Growth of Robot Combat]] || created || New page from the RCE-compiled growth spreadsheet: ranked North American events, unique robots and teams for the 2022–2025 League seasons, per-class tables with bar charts, trends, and events by month for 2024–2025. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1187 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Growth of Robot Combat]] || updated || Wording fix: the 12 lb and 30 lb classes 'stayed small' rather than 'level'. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1188 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Events]] || updated || Linked Growth of Robot Combat. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1189 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Robot Combat History and TV]] || updated || Linked Growth of Robot Combat from Leagues and events today. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1190 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Robot Combat League]] || updated || Added Growth of Robot Combat to See also. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1191 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Main Page]] || updated || Added Growth of Robot Combat under Robot Combat League. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1192 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Growth of Robot Combat]] || updated || Made the per-class bar charts clear: each class now shows a grey 2022-season bar and a blue 2025-season bar, with a key and column headings; also labeled the overall chart's columns. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1199 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Robot Combat League]] || updated || Event counts now match the Growth of Robot Combat data: 2023 season 125 events (was 126), and added 166 for 2024 and 214 for 2025, with a link to the growth page. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1201 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Robot Combat League National Championship]] || updated || Qualifying-event counts now match the growth data: 125 for 2024 (was 126), 166 for 2025, and 214 events with 3,906 robots for 2026. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1202 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Template:Robot page]] || created || Starter layout for robot pages, opened pre-filled through a preload link: a Robot details box (class, team, builder, weapon, drive, construction, first event, status, RCE profile), design, competition history, videos, and Category:Robots. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1205 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Template:Team page]] || created || Starter layout for team pages: a Team details box, robots table linking each robot's page, history, and Category:Teams. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1206 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Adding Your Robot or Team]] || created || New guide: how team and robot pages are named (Teams/TEAM and Teams/TEAM/Robots/ROBOT), preload links that open the layouts pre-filled, a copy-and-paste fallback, and tips. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1207 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Category:Robots]] || created || Category page listing robot pages. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1208 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Category:Teams]] || created || Category page listing team pages. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1209 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Robots]] || updated || Linked the Adding Your Robot or Team guide and the Teams and Robots categories. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1210 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Teams/DeathByMonkeys]] || updated || Added to Category:Teams. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1211 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Teams/DeathByMonkeys/Robots/DeathByMonkeys]] || updated || Added to Category:Robots. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1212 created]
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| 2026-10-17 || [[Main Page]] || updated || Added Adding Your Robot or Team under Teams and Robots. || [https://robotcombatwiki.com/index.php?oldid=1213 created]
 
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Latest revision as of 01:25, 18 October 2026

This page tracks every wiki page RobotRobot (Claude, an AI editing assistant working for the wiki owner) has created or updated as part of the 2026 content refresh, so the edits can be reviewed. Each row links to the page and to the exact change. All edits are also listed at Special:Contributions/RobotRobot.

To undo any change, open its diff link and use "undo" (or edit the page history).

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Log

Date Page Change Description Diff
2026-10-16 3D Printing Updated Updated printer tiers and prices for 2026; added PCTG, ASA, PEBA, carbon-fiber nylon details, resin and new design tips; noted Plastic class material limits. Checked all 179 design and part links: removed 6 dead designs, fixed 3 mislabeled entries, moved PrusaPrinters links to Printables. (Newly found designs to follow in a separate edit.) diff
2026-10-16 Glossary Created New page defining about 90 common robot combat terms (weapon types, weight classes, electronics, match rules), linking to the relevant wiki pages. created
2026-10-16 Main Page Updated Added a link to the new Glossary under Getting Started. diff
2026-10-16 Spinner Design Created New page on spinner physics: stored energy and moment of inertia, tip speed, bite (with a worked example), spin-up, gyroscopic effects, drive options and weapon construction, with links to calculators. created
2026-10-16 Weapons Updated Added a pointer from the Spinning weapons section to the new Spinner Design page. diff
2026-10-16 Fabrication Services Created New page listing online cutting, machining and printing services (SendCutSend, OSH Cut, Xometry, Ponoko, JLCPCB/PCBWay) and material suppliers, with what each offers and tips for ordering parts. created
2026-10-16 Armor and Materials Created New page on materials for frames, armor, wedges and weapons (plastics, aluminum alloys, titanium grades, AR and tool steels, composites), hardness vs. toughness, armor design ideas and weight-class notes. created
2026-10-16 Self-Righting Created New page on invertible designs and self-righting mechanisms (weapon-based, dedicated, shape-based, gyro), why it matters under the SPARC knock-out rule, common ways to get stuck and design tips. created
2026-10-16 3D Printing Updated Added 129 newly found printable robot designs (mostly 2023–2026, from Printables, MakerWorld, Thingiverse, Cults3D and GitHub), every link checked; tables now list 266 designs, sorted. Added a 'Finding more designs' section with curated collections. diff
2026-10-16 Safety Updated Built out the empty safety hub following the outline already on the page: key safety habits, a table linking each topic to detailed pages, event safety, and links to SPARC, NHRL, FRA and other guides. Kept the existing image and video. diff
2026-10-16 LiPo Battery Safety Created New page on LiPo voltages, charging, storage, damaged and puffy packs, disposal, what to do in a fire (per SPARC and fire-safety guidance) and 2026 FAA air-travel rules. created
2026-10-16 Failsafes Created New page on radio failsafes: SPARC v1.7, NHRL and FRA requirements, hold vs. no-pulses vs. set-position, setup notes for ExpressLRS, FlySky and Spektrum, a test procedure and common mistakes. created
2026-10-16 Batteries Updated Linked the new LiPo Battery Safety page, softened the 'never use water' fire advice to match current guidance, and updated the air-travel note to the 2026 FAA rules. diff
2026-10-16 Radios Updated Added a link to the new Failsafes page. diff
2026-10-16 Wheels Updated Built out the empty page following its existing outline: why wheels matter, foam and molded wheels (current products), casting your own tires, hubs and mounting, size and clearance, arena floors, protecting wheels and common failures. diff
2026-10-16 Drive Systems Created New page on tank steering, 2WD/4WD/6WD layouts, belts, gears and friction drive, typical motors for each weight class (2026), gearing and speed math with worked examples, and protecting the drive. created
2026-10-16 Melty Brain Updated Kept the existing content and added how meltybrains work, Open Melt 2 hardware, tuning and heading-drift challenges, verified notable meltybrains (Tesla's Tornado, Melty B, Nuts 2, Project LiftOff) and NHRL/BattleBots rules. diff
2026-10-16 Multibots, Walkers and Shufflers Created New page explaining multibot rules (SPARC 51%-of-mass knock-out, NHRL weight bonus and segment rules), SPARC and NHRL walker/shuffler definitions and bonuses, what counts as walking, and verified notable examples. created
2026-10-16 Main Page Updated Added a Design and Building section (Drive Systems, Armor and Materials, Spinner Design, Self-Righting, Multibots, Melty Brain, Fabrication Services) and links to Safety and Robot Combat History and TV. diff
2026-10-16 Robot Combat History and TV Created New page with a sourced timeline of robot combat (Robot Wars, BattleBots, NHRL and more), summaries of the major TV shows including the 2026 BattleBots Pro League, and today's leagues and events. created
2026-10-16 Driving Practice Created New page with practice drills, helpful radio settings (trims, rates, expo, invert), general strategy against common robot types, arena awareness and driving for the judges. created
2026-10-16 Pit Kit and Event Checklist Created New page with a pre-event safety checklist, what to bring (essentials, spares, tools), how registration and safety inspection work, a typical event day, pit etiquette and NHRL notes. created
2026-10-16 Fasteners and Hardware Created New page on screw sizes, head styles and materials, threads in metal, UHMW and printed parts, nyloc nuts and threadlocker (including plastic-safe options), weapon shafts, bearings and collars, and where to buy. created
2026-10-16 Wiring and Soldering Created New page with a typical insect-class wiring layout, wire gauge guidance, layout and protection, soldering tips, and SPARC/NHRL rules for switches, power lights and fuses. created
2026-10-16 CAD for Combat Robots Created New page comparing Onshape, Fusion, FreeCAD, SOLIDWORKS for Makers, Shapr3D and Tinkercad (license terms checked October 2026), a typical design workflow, and CAD tips for combat robots. created
2026-10-16 GettingStarted Updated Added links to the new Drive Systems, Wheels, Armor and Materials, Fasteners, Wiring, CAD, Driving Practice and Pit Kit pages in the relevant sections; checked its guide links (all live). diff
2026-10-16 Main Page Updated Added Pit Kit and Event Checklist and Driving Practice under Getting Started, and Fasteners, Wiring and CAD pages under Design and Building. diff
2026-10-16 Tournament Brackets Updated Kept the original lists and added how to choose a format (with SPARC standards), descriptions of each bracket tool (adding TrueFinals and start.gg) and each bracket type. 'Ante Up' left for someone who knows the format to describe. diff
2026-10-16 Insect Class Motors Updated Built out the motor table as the page's note asked: fixed the broken N20 row and added current brushed and brushless gearmotors from FingerTech, Pololu, Repeat Robotics and Just Cuz with links and vendor specs; added a short section on protecting motors. diff
2026-10-16 Weight Management Created New page on SPARC and NHRL weight rules and re-weighs, planning a weight budget, ways to save weight, and making weight at events; linked from the Main Page. created
2026-10-16 Robots Updated Fixed broken link syntax (double-bracketed external links), turned RobotCombatEvents.com and BuildersDB into links, and used internal links for weight classes and the team pages. diff
2026-10-17 Running an Event Created New organizer's guide to hosting a local insect-class event: rules and classes, building or buying an arena, venues, safety equipment, insurance and waivers, registration and fees (RobotCombatEvents.com, RCE Manager), event-day roles and safety inspection. created
2026-10-17 Events Updated Linked the new Running an Event guide from the hosting section. diff
2026-10-17 Combat Robotics in Schools and Universities Created New page on the National Robotics League and other school programs, school-friendly classes and kits, verified university clubs and events, and a step-by-step guide to starting a club; linked from the Main Page with Running an Event. created
2026-10-17 Radio List Updated Rechecked every radio for 2026: fixed swapped NB4/DX5 Pro receivers and wrong receiver weights, replaced the dead DX5 Pro link with the 2021 model, moved the DX6i, Taranis Q X7 and Turnigy Evolution to the legacy table, added ExpressLRS radios (RadioMaster range), a receiver table, all-in-one boards (Malenki, Catalyst) and protocol notes. diff
2026-10-17 Fairyweight Created New Fairyweight class page: SPARC/UK/NHRL rules and weight bonuses, typical motors, batteries and materials, arena requirements, current kits (October 2026), where the class is fought. created
2026-10-17 Antweight Created New Antweight class page: SPARC/UK/NHRL rules and weight bonuses, typical motors, batteries and materials, arena requirements, current kits (October 2026), where the class is fought. created
2026-10-17 Beetleweight Created New Beetleweight class page: SPARC/UK/NHRL rules and weight bonuses, typical motors, batteries and materials, arena requirements, current kits (October 2026), where the class is fought, and verified NHRL world champions 2021–2025. created
2026-10-17 Hobbyweight Created New Hobbyweight class page: SPARC/UK/NHRL rules and weight bonuses, typical motors, batteries and materials, arena requirements, current kits (October 2026), where the class is fought, and verified NHRL world champions 2021–2025. created
2026-10-17 Featherweight Created New Featherweight class page: SPARC/UK/NHRL rules and weight bonuses, typical motors, batteries and materials, arena requirements, current kits (October 2026), where the class is fought, and verified NHRL world champions 2021–2025. created
2026-10-17 RobotClasses Updated Linked the class names in the weight class table to the new Fairyweight, Antweight, Beetleweight, Hobbyweight and Featherweight pages (also linked from the Main Page). diff
2026-10-17 GettingStarted Updated Fixed 3 dead guide links: NZ getting-started guide (moved), RioBotz Combot Tutorial (now on riobotz.com), Witch Doctor Junior video series (now the team's YouTube playlist). diff
2026-10-17 Motors Updated Fixed dead motor links: updated Rectified Robotics, FingerTech Mega Spark and Repeat Mini links to current products; replaced the Nuts & Bots N10 link with FingerTech's N10; removed closed or unlisted stores (KitBots gearmotor, OwObotics, RobotMatter). diff
2026-10-17 Kits Updated Updated the FingerTech Viper (now v3) and Repeat Peter Bar Kit links; removed kits that are discontinued or whose makers have closed (Betz Botz NE2.7, Black Frost, BotKits MW1, Endbots Vector, OwObotics Donkey, Smeetleweight, Kiwi Exile). diff
2026-10-17 NameThatPart Updated Fixed broken G10 link syntax and pointed the dead G10/FR4 material page to an archived copy. diff
2026-10-17 Plastic Antweights Updated Replaced the dead Prusa PLA tech sheet link with Prusament's current PLA material page. diff
2026-10-17 Connectors Updated Removed a link to a Team Malice connector guide that no longer exists anywhere (not archived). diff
2026-10-17 Suppliers Updated Removed closed stores (Micro Malice Store, OwObotics – now a Sheffield event site); added Pololu and Team Whyachi; linked the new Fabrication Services and Fasteners pages. diff
2026-10-17 Local Groups Updated Updated Oregon State Combat Robotics to its current club page, pointed Robot Riot to an archived copy (its site is offline), and removed Bot Blast, which retired after 2018. diff
2026-10-17 Switches Updated Updated the Team Whyachi switch link to their current shop. diff
2026-10-17 Speed Reduction Updated Updated the Robotic Legends speed tutorial link (site moved from .org to .com). diff
2026-10-17 RobotCommunity updated Checked all 70 links. Fixed four YouTube entries that pointed to the wrong channel (removing two with no findable channel), updated renamed channels, marked channels with no uploads in 2+ years, removed a dead Kilobots Facebook page, and added a Discord server plus new Podcasts and Wikis sections. created
2026-10-17 RobotCommunity updated Checked the remaining Facebook groups while logged in: all are live except the Combat Robotics NZ group, which Facebook says is no longer available, so it now links to the Combat Robotics NZ website. Also renamed the Brushless group and clarified that the Midwest Discord is members-only. created
2026-10-17 RobotCommunity updated Removed the 'no new uploads' notes on inactive channels and other activity notes, leaving just the corrected names and links. created
2026-10-17 ExpressLRS and EdgeTX Setup created New step-by-step guide to setting up an ExpressLRS radio running EdgeTX for a combat robot: firmware version matching (ELRS 4.x vs 3.x), binding, one model per robot, drive mixing, rates and expo, the weapon channel, packet rate, setting and testing the PWM receiver failsafe, Model Match, and common problems. created
2026-10-17 ESC Firmware created New page explaining brushless ESC firmware for robots: BLHeli, BLHeli_S, Bluejay (DShot only, so not for normal receivers), the discontinued BLHeli_32, and AM32; which chips run which; configurator tools and programmers; the settings that matter for robots; flashing safely; and a table of robot ESCs with the firmware they ship with. created
2026-10-17 What Your First Robot Costs created New page with realistic first-robot budgets (as of October 2026) for 150 g, 1 lb plastic ant, 1 lb ant and 3 lb beetle: kit vs. custom, one-time gear vs. per-robot vs. ongoing costs, cost tables citing current store listings and real event entry fees, ways to save money, and what not to cheap out on. created
2026-10-17 Troubleshooting created New symptom-first guide for when a robot won't work (power, binding, no response, mixing, one motor, brushless cogging, weapon won't arm, ESC beeps, brownouts, creeping, failsafe, overheating, batteries, signal loss, slow/slipping). Each symptom lists likely causes, most common first, and quick checks. created
2026-10-17 Radios updated Filled in the empty 'Not Binding / Connecting' and 'Only one motor responds' entries under Common problems, and added links to Troubleshooting and ExpressLRS and EdgeTX Setup. created
2026-10-17 ESCs updated Corrected the firmware section (BLHeli_S is the same project's second generation, not a fork; BLHeli32 settings can still be changed, only firmware updates stopped), mentioned Bluejay, and linked ESC Firmware and Troubleshooting. created
2026-10-17 Main Page updated Added What Your First Robot Costs and Troubleshooting under Getting Started, ESC Firmware under ESCs, and ExpressLRS and EdgeTX Setup under Radios. created
2026-10-17 Failsafes updated Link-only edit: added links to ExpressLRS and EdgeTX Setup, ESC Firmware and Troubleshooting. Same kind of one-line link added to Radios/Mixing (1083), Radio List (1084), GettingStarted (1086), Kits (1087), Beetleweight (1088), Wiring and Soldering (1089) and Pit Kit and Event Checklist (1090). created
2026-10-17 Vertical Spinners created New weapon page on vertical spinners: bar, disc, eggbeater and twin variants, strengths and weaknesses, a matchup table, gyroscopic turning and gyro self-righting, invertibility, forks, powering at insect weights, SPARC safety rules, BattleBots examples and open-source designs. created
2026-10-17 Horizontal Spinners created New weapon page on horizontal spinners: bar and disc weapons, undercutters vs. overhead, matchups, recoil and wall bounce, weapon height, gyro lifting, mounting, power, SPARC safety, examples and open-source designs. created
2026-10-17 Drum Spinners created New weapon page on drums, eggbeaters and beater bars: matchups, ground clearance, bite vs. tooth count, belt vs. direct drive, gyro self-righting, mounting, power, SPARC safety, examples and open-source designs. created
2026-10-17 Flippers and Lifters created New weapon page on lifters, four-bar and cam lifters, electric insect flippers, spring flippers, and pneumatic launchers (overview only): servo torque and protection, matchups, how they win under SPARC rules and judging, safety, famous robots, and printable designs and kits. created
2026-10-17 Hammers and Axes created New weapon page on overhead hammers and axes, spring- and flywheel-powered hammers, hammer saws and horizontal hammers: strengths, matchups, gearing and stall advice, SPARC stored-energy and weapon-lock rules, famous examples, and printable 150 g designs. created
2026-10-17 Wedges and Control Robots created New page on fixed and hinged wedges, wedgelets and forks, pushers, grabbers and crushers, and lifters used for control: why wedges win often, the wedgelet arms race, SPARC pin and pit rules, how judges score control, famous examples and printable designs. created
2026-10-17 Weapons updated Linked the six new weapon-type pages from their sections, replaced the empty vertical-spinner stub bullets with a link, and updated the wedgelet-rules sentence to say SPARC v1.7 has no wedgelet size limit (events may set their own). created
2026-10-17 Main Page updated Added the six weapon-type pages under Weapons. Link-only edits also made to Spinner Design (1107), Self-Righting (1108), Servos (1109) and Driving Practice (1110). created
2026-10-17 Kits updated Added a Discontinued Kits section (reference only) listing nine kits no longer sold, each with a link to an archived copy of its old product page. Moved the Kitbots Saifu and Weta there, since Kitbots' product pages are now empty, and restored seven kits removed in the dead-link cleanup. created
2026-10-17 Weapon Shafts, Bearings and Mounting created New page on supporting, holding and driving spinning weapons: live vs. dead shafts, shaft materials (and bolts as shafts), a simple bending check, bearing types and common sizes, fitting and clamping bearings, weapon retention, belt drives and tension, weapon motor mounting, and a table of common failures. created
2026-10-17 Repairs Between Matches created New page on the time you get between matches (SPARC, NHRL and other events), a post-match routine, triage, checking batteries for damage, quick fixes and what's not allowed, re-testing the failsafe after swaps, when to withdraw, getting help, and packing pre-built spare modules. created
2026-10-17 Major Competitions created New guide to the big competitions a builder can aim for (as of 2026): NHRL Opens, XP and Pro Tour, BattleBots applications, Robot Combat League championship and rankings, RoboGames, UK shows and championships, RoboCore, Robot Rampage and university events, plus preparing for a big event and flying with LiPos. created
2026-10-17 Strategy and Tactics created New page on match strategy: scouting opponents and arenas, the opening seconds, using walls, corners and pits, how SPARC matches are won (knockouts, pits, pins, tap-outs, both judging systems), managing damage, battery and heat, tactics against each weapon type, multibots, and sportsmanship. created
2026-10-17 Hand Tools and Basic Machining created New page on making parts without a CNC: marking out, drilling (with a speed table), tapping (tap-drill table for common metric and US screws), cutting plate by hand, filing, bending, countersinking, working UHMW and polycarbonate, rotary tools, lathes and mills, when to outsource, and safety. created
2026-10-17 SPARC Judging Guidelines updated Corrected the tier E damage description to match the v1.3 document (significant impairment of both drive and weapon systems). created
2026-10-17 Combat Robotics in Schools and Universities updated Corrected Robobrawl's timing to the end of March, per its official site, and linked it. created
2026-10-17 Suppliers updated Reorganized the supplier list into region tables with a 'known for' column, checked every shop is still trading (Oct 2026), fixed moved links, added current combat, RC and hardware shops, and added a closed-shops note pointing to Kits#Discontinued Kits. created
2026-10-17 Hardening Motors updated Expanded the one-paragraph page into a practical guide: how motors fail, hardening brushed gearmotors and brushless outrunners, supporting the motor or using a dead shaft, shock mounting, wires, heat, and buying pre-hardened motors. The original intro and Robert Cowan videos are kept. created
2026-10-17 Lightweight created New weight-class page for 60 lb (US) / 30 kg (UK): SPARC and FRA limits with walker and shuffler bonuses, big-robot build methods and parts prices, stricter safety rules, crew, shop and transport needs, where the class still runs, and BattleBots-era champions. created
2026-10-17 Middleweight created New weight-class page for 120 lb / 55 kg: rules, builds and costs, safety rules, getting started, the few current venues, and BattleBots-era champions. created
2026-10-17 Heavyweight created New weight-class page for 250 lb (US) / 110 kg (UK): SPARC's two heavyweight classes, FRA limits, the current BattleBots 2027 design rules, safety, applying to BattleBots, where heavyweights fight in 2026, and champions. created
2026-10-17 Melty Brain updated Replaced the 'Tesla's Tornado' example, which the cited article doesn't support, with Blade Runner, which it names as the first robot to attempt meltybrain. created
2026-10-17 RobotClasses updated Linked the new Lightweight, Middleweight and Heavyweight pages from the class table and updated the BattleBots non-wheeled weight-bonus sentence to match the 2027 design rules. created
2026-10-17 Drive Systems updated Fixed a citation: the Repeat belt listing didn't support the 'belts slip under shock' point, so it now cites Ask Aaron and links the belts as a product. created
2026-10-17 Main Page updated Added this round's new pages: the three heavier weight classes, Repairs Between Matches, Strategy and Tactics, Major Competitions, Weapon Shafts, Bearings and Mounting, Hand Tools and Basic Machining, and Hardening Motors. Link-only edits also made to 16 related pages (revs 1141-1159). created
2026-10-17 Local Groups updated Checked and repaired every club link (moved sites, expired Discord invites, wrong Facebook links, a hijacked domain, swapped columns), moved Angry Rooster to Defunct (its arena passed to Rocket City Combat Robots), removed one club with no presence left, and added about 26 active groups across the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Finland. created
2026-10-17 Major Competitions updated Link sweep: updated the Robots Live! link to its new site (robotsliveshow.com). A full sweep of all 1,155 external links found no other dead links: the remaining failures are sites that block automated checks, all confirmed working. created
2026-10-17 Robot Combat League National Championship created New page covering all four RCL National Championships (2023 Seattle, 2024 San Jose, 2025 Santa Ana, 2026 Salt Lake City): how qualifying works, a champions-by-class table, each year's top three in every class linked to their RobotCombatEvents.com profiles, and repeat podium finishers. created
2026-10-17 Robot Combat League updated Competition history: replaced the 'anticipated' 2025 entry with the actual Santa Ana championship, added 2026, and linked the new results page. created
2026-10-17 Major Competitions updated Linked the new Robot Combat League National Championship page. created
2026-10-17 Main Page updated Added National Championship results under Robot Combat League. created
2026-10-17 Robot Combat League updated Reorganized: the year-by-year history moved to the National Championship page and was replaced by a short section with a table linking each year's results; updated the 'as of' date, explained which season qualifies for which championship, and added a university-rankings link and See also. created
2026-10-17 Robot Combat League National Championship updated Merged in facts from the RCL page's old history (98 and 126 qualifying events, RoboGames), added results links to the championships table, the 2023 photo, and a link to how points are calculated. created
2026-10-17 Major Competitions updated RCL section: 2026 championship now in past tense with a link to the results page; RoboGames 2024 venue corrected to the San Jose Event Center, per the RCE event page. created
2026-10-17 Growth of Robot Combat created New page from the RCE-compiled growth spreadsheet: ranked North American events, unique robots and teams for the 2022–2025 League seasons, per-class tables with bar charts, trends, and events by month for 2024–2025. created
2026-10-17 Growth of Robot Combat updated Wording fix: the 12 lb and 30 lb classes 'stayed small' rather than 'level'. created
2026-10-17 Events updated Linked Growth of Robot Combat. created
2026-10-17 Robot Combat History and TV updated Linked Growth of Robot Combat from Leagues and events today. created
2026-10-17 Robot Combat League updated Added Growth of Robot Combat to See also. created
2026-10-17 Main Page updated Added Growth of Robot Combat under Robot Combat League. created
2026-10-17 Growth of Robot Combat updated Made the per-class bar charts clear: each class now shows a grey 2022-season bar and a blue 2025-season bar, with a key and column headings; also labeled the overall chart's columns. created
2026-10-17 Robot Combat League updated Event counts now match the Growth of Robot Combat data: 2023 season 125 events (was 126), and added 166 for 2024 and 214 for 2025, with a link to the growth page. created
2026-10-17 Robot Combat League National Championship updated Qualifying-event counts now match the growth data: 125 for 2024 (was 126), 166 for 2025, and 214 events with 3,906 robots for 2026. created
2026-10-17 Template:Robot page created Starter layout for robot pages, opened pre-filled through a preload link: a Robot details box (class, team, builder, weapon, drive, construction, first event, status, RCE profile), design, competition history, videos, and Category:Robots. created
2026-10-17 Template:Team page created Starter layout for team pages: a Team details box, robots table linking each robot's page, history, and Category:Teams. created
2026-10-17 Adding Your Robot or Team created New guide: how team and robot pages are named (Teams/TEAM and Teams/TEAM/Robots/ROBOT), preload links that open the layouts pre-filled, a copy-and-paste fallback, and tips. created
2026-10-17 created Category page listing robot pages. created
2026-10-17 created Category page listing team pages. created
2026-10-17 Robots updated Linked the Adding Your Robot or Team guide and the Teams and Robots categories. created
2026-10-17 Teams/DeathByMonkeys updated Added to Category:Teams. created
2026-10-17 Teams/DeathByMonkeys/Robots/DeathByMonkeys updated Added to Category:Robots. created
2026-10-17 Main Page updated Added Adding Your Robot or Team under Teams and Robots. created
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